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How to get fromMedford to Patersonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Medford to Paterson by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 56m
    $18–54

  2. Drive 69.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medford to Patersoncar car 69.8 mi
    1h 26m
    $13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus bus North Fork
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    3h 6m
    $37–107

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    3h 7m
    $22–59

  5. Train, bus via Queens

    1. Take the train from Patchogue to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    3h 43m
    $25–58

Medford to Paterson by train

Calendar62Weekly Trains
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Medford, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $10–27 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to Market St At City Hall via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 6m.

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